Jürgen M. Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Hi Folks, since I haven't been making much progress on my show case (for several reasons) I needed something else to do! I took my old Alaskan Hauler off the shelf a few days ago, put larger tires on it and put it back! Still I wasn't satisfied so yesterday evening I again took it down and then apart! I'll give it a new paint job and again other tires. I have a Set of Italeri rubber tires which I'd like to use. Also I'll use new, larger rims. Hope this turns out as I expect! I admit it did hurt a bit to Take it apart! 6
Bren Posted January 3 Posted January 3 11 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said: Hi Folks, since I haven't been making much progress on my show case (for several reasons) I needed something else to do! I took my old Alaskan Hauler off the shelf a few days ago, put larger tires on it and put it back! Still I wasn't satisfied so yesterday evening I again took it down and then apart! I'll give it a new paint job and again other tires. I have a Set of Italeri rubber tires which I'd like to use. Also I'll use new, larger rims. Hope this turns out as I expect! I admit it did hurt a bit to Take it apart! Gutsy move Jurgen! I get it though- if one of my models isn’t right, it just sits there bugging me to fix it! The larger wheels/tires should really improve the look of your KW. I’ll be watching with interest. 1
Jürgen M. Posted January 3 Author Posted January 3 Thanks! I can really use some encouragement on this! I still have a tear in one eye taking it apart since it was one of my first truck kits after the Mack R685st and a Peterbilt California hauler which doesn't exist anymore! 2
trick my mixer Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Yes on the gutsy move since sometimes when you try to break glued parts loose all kinds of things can happen and sometimes not in your favor. Should look great when all redine. About 2 weeks?..LOL 2
Jürgen M. Posted January 3 Author Posted January 3 The advantage of taking apart these old kits is that the glue is almost non existant after such a long time! I built it sometime around 82! Guess two weeks should hit it! Couple of days more or less! 3
Pete68 Posted January 4 Posted January 4 (edited) Great tear down Jürgen keep us post on updates looking forward to your new spin on this. Edited January 4 by Pete68 1 1
Old Buckaroo Posted January 4 Posted January 4 5 hours ago, Jürgen M. said: The advantage of taking apart these old kits is that the glue is almost non existant after such a long time! I built it sometime around 82! Guess two weeks should hit it! Couple of days more or less! These trucks never looked right with highway tread, they need something a bit more aggressive. I cant wait to see what you do with this. I have one that I stalled out on a decade ago that I was putting a Detroit Diesel 12V-71T in. 1
Jürgen M. Posted January 4 Author Posted January 4 The engine I'll keep but for the tires I think I have a solution! 😉 1
Jürgen M. Posted January 4 Author Posted January 4 Printed the new rims and rear hubs, side steps for the sleeper, new front mud flaps and a new cover for the air cleaner. It will have a double intakte, one for the engine and one for the cab. Original brakedrums are being reused. Hope to begin painting this weekend! I'll also print a new exhaust pipe, also a take over part from the IH Conco! 2
The Brush Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Hi, Nice work so far, When it`s finished it will look good & you`ll feel it was worth it. 1 1
David G. Posted January 4 Posted January 4 This looks like it should be a fun and satisfying overhaul Jürgen. I'm interested to see how the improvements work out. David G. 1
Jürgen M. Posted January 4 Author Posted January 4 Thanks guys! I Hope it turns out good! I still have a bit of a belly ache having torn it down. 1
Gary Chastain Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Love watching you guys rebuild an old build, will be watching. 1 1
Jürgen M. Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 The interior will stay as it is: Just a little touch up work necessary! These are the body parts and the chassis with engine: I cut out the hood a bit more to allow space for the second air intakte. 3
Jürgen M. Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 These are the rims and tires I chose! You might say they're a bit extreme but why not! 3
Rockford Posted January 5 Posted January 5 Those are some knobbly tyres! Doing a good job there mate. Will you resist the urge to print? 1
Jürgen M. Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 Thanks Steve! I couldn't resist! 🙈 The tires are printed! So is the step on the side. 2
Jürgen M. Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 (edited) Some more progress: The grille ... and the cab: As I said, the interior wasn't changed, just touched up my miserable teenage painting skills. Put the windows and interior in and mounted the cab. The exhaust pipe and muffler are printed. Took it over from the Conco build! Thought it would look better than the skinny box pipe! Oh, Lucas, I think I won't need two weeks after all! 😉 Edited January 6 by Jürgen M. 2
David G. Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Wow! Those sure are some chunky wheels Jürgen! They definitely have the proper attitude. David G. 1
Jürgen M. Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 Thanks David, I had designed those a bit wider for a Jeep TJ I built a year ago. Had to narrow them a bit and take off the "Cooper Discoverer" on the side! 2
Jürgen M. Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 (edited) Here's some more to see: Fenders, air cleaner and some other small stuff added! Unfortunately the fan didn't go into the radiator although everything was put together correctly! I even loaded down the instructions to see if I did anything wrong but all was according to the instruction sheet. It was like that before I took it apart and no matter how I tried to fit it in, it just didn't work out. The hood will be closed anyway so it won't be seen later! Edited January 6 by Jürgen M. 4
Old Buckaroo Posted January 6 Posted January 6 I ran into the fan / radiator on other kits but cant remember which ones. I sawed it off and lowered it - It was either leave it off and look funky or have it offset and look even worse 🤷♂️ 1
Jürgen M. Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 Yes, you're right! I could have done that but since it won't be seen .... 1
Pete68 Posted January 7 Posted January 7 You’re going a different route with this and glad you are enjoying it. Those tires are very aggressive looking just right for the Ice Roads or some intense Off road Logging. 1
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